Vinyl siding institute team visited neighborhoods built with polymeric claddings to observe the impact and determine how the exterior cladding held up against the category 2 storm.
Hurricane proof vinyl siding.
Hurricane protection over vinyl siding windows if you are worried about the windows you are obviously thinking about projectiles that will also do a real job on vinyl.
However other components of the walls of your home may be less resistant to flood damage and may need to be cleaned or replaced.
We have no hurricanes but even good wind storms not tornadoes make a mess and send everyone outside after to collect siding and look to see if they can find some other that.
However vinyl cladding can be used successfully along the gulf coast if it is installed correctly according to the siding installation in high wind regions section of the hurricane ike recovery advisories available from the federal emergency management agency library.
Wood siding which is common on older homes is too easily damaged by hurricanes or severe storms not to mention sea salt damage to be recommended.
Some siding is far less resistant to cracking from impacts in warm and cold weather and some is less likely to stay put in a windstorm based on the simulated 150 mph winds in our testing.
Durable and dent resistant preservation ultra premium vinyl siding also delivers an easy care finish that beautifully withstands harsh weather.
Fiber cement products are highly resistant to flood damage.
Make sure to drill holes into the studs of your home.
Each high performance panel features luxurious color through and through so it won t chip flake or blister like painted surfaces.
Fema notes that vinyl siding should withstand winds of at least 110 miles.
Hurricane irma quick facts about the storm beginning as a category 5 storm in the open atlantic the hurricane broke many records in size intensity and duration.
Vinyl siding is an option too but not as durable.
This cleaning and replacement work may require the removal and replacement of your james hardie backer or siding products.
A good contractor can recommend quality siding options that meet hurricane resistant standards.